Olson--James Allan (Class of 1977; IWRC Staff)

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	IWRC offer free environmental assistance to Iowa small business Public Relations News Release 2011:165, p.1	02/08/2012	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center will offer free onsite review programs for small businesses in Iowa.
2	IWRC hosts surfae coating '6H' rule workshop in Mason City Public Relations News Release 2009:166, p.1	11/10/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule will take place at North Iowa Area Community College. Sometimes called "6H," the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
3	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Waterloo Public Relations News Release 2009:100, p.1	10/06/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in Tama Hall, at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo.
4	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Bettendorf Public Relations News Release 2009:80, p.1	09/25/2009	Sometimes called '6H,' the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and affects facilities that spray coatings containing certain hazardous air pollutants. The 14 workshops will run through November.
5	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Dubuque Public Relations News Release 2009:81, p.1	09/25/2009	The 6H regulation affects thousands of small businesses across Iowa. "The workshops are not only directed towards educating the regulated community about the new rule but also presenting hands-on instruction on filling out the required paperwork."
6	UNI.IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop in Dubuque Public Relations News Release 2009:63, p.1	09/17/2009	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the College, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa Collision Repair Association, will host a workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency surface coating rule.
7	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop Public Relations News Release 2009:53, p.1	09/15/2009	A free workshop regarding the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) surface coating rule will be at the Council Bluffs Public Library. The workshops are directed toward educating the community about the new rule and presents hands-on instruction.
8	UNI, IWRC hosts surface coating '6H' rule workshop Public Relations News Release 2009:52, p.1	09/15/2009	Sometimes called "6H," the regulation is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and affects facilities that spray coatings containing certain hazardous air pollutants. The workshop will be at Cronks Café in Denison.
9	STAT members have "Dinner with Alumni and Friends" Northern Iowan 101:54, p.1	04/26/2005	Parke and Marlene Behn hosted a UNI Alumni Association dinner at their home. Members of Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) group attended; photo.
10	Untitled Northern Iowan 98:61, p.5	07/24/2002	Disagrees with Clarkson Kelly's suggestion to raise entrance requirements and tuition and fees.
11	Curt Hanson, University of Northern Iowa associate professor of chemistry, issued two patents for trailblazing new research Public Relations News Release 1999:298, p.1	03/08/2000	Two patents were issued to Curt Hanson for his research at UNI.
12	Iowa Waste Reduction Center has new location and phone number Public Relations News Release 1997:203, p.1	02/03/1998	Iowa Waste Reduction Center moves to 1005 Technology Parkway; Jim Olsen gives summary of operations.
13	Presentations/lectures/exhibitions: Somnath Dasgupta, Jim Olson Campus News Network 7:9, p.	12/09/1996	Somnath Dasgupta and Jim Olson conducted a presentation.
14	Iowa Waste Reduction Center offers free service to small businesses Northern Iowan 92:61, p.2	07/26/1996	Center offers consulting, workshops, and on-site visits.
15	Iowa Waste Reduction Center offers free services to small businesses Public Relations News Release 1995:472, p.1	07/23/1996	Small businesses in Iowa have free access to Iowa Waste Reduction Center services.
16	Conference to focus on pollution prevention for small businesses Public Relations News Release 1995:268, p.1	03/18/1996	Paul Pate to deliver keynote address to the Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative in Mason City March 28.
17	Governor's Waste Reduction Award winners announced Public Relations News Release 1995:88, p.1	10/11/1995	Winners of the Waste Reduction Award are named.
18	Less is good Public Relations News Release 1995:82, p.1	10/09/1995	Waste Reduction Awards are given by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
19	Recognizing waste reduction Public Relations News Release 1994:547, p.1	07/10/1995	Iowa Waste Reduction Center will present Governor's awards to three companies.
20	Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative launched Public Relations News Release 1994:525, p.1	06/09/1995	Iowa Pollution Prevention Initiative begins with the aid of Iowa Small Business Development Centers and Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
21	Iowa Waste Reduction Center working to find "re-users" for foundry sand Public Relations News Release 1993:646, p.1	07/06/1994	IWRC is trying to match contractors who can re-use foundry sand in conjunction with construction projects.
22	A cool $1,000 to stay cool. Public Relations News Release 1992:795, p.1	08/16/1993	Jim Olson states that converting the type of refrigerant in an automobile may cost up to $1,000.
23	Beyond Rio; practicing what we preach in our little corner of the globe Northern Iowa Today 77:1, p.10	07/01/1993	UNI's comprehensive plan for dealing with environmental problems includes: policy, actions and facilities, education, and public outreach; photo.
24	This contest is not just a waste. Public Relations News Release 1992:729, p.1	06/28/1993	James Olson reviews the Iowa Governor's Waste Reduction Award Program.
25	Chilling statistics Public Relations News Release 1992:540, p.1	04/19/1993	James Olson warns that nearly one third of the refrigerant used by cars is released into the atmosphere.
26	Iowa Waste Reduction Center specialist says spring is the time to check car air conditioning systems. Public Relations News Release 1992:543, p.1	04/15/1993	Jim Olson suggests that car air conditioning systems be checked in the spring, prior to hot weather.
27	Grants will help faculty seek environmental solutions Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.6	03/01/1993	New Center awards grants.
28	Grants awarded to UNI faculty and staff Northern Iowan 89:31, p.6	01/19/1993	IWRC awards grants for environmental projects.
29	Grants will help UNI seek environmental solutions Campus News Network 3:9, p.1	01/11/1993	Description of grant projects.
30	Grants will help University of Northern Iowa seek environmental solutions Public Relations News Release 1992:271, p.1	12/23/1992	UNI receives grants to work on environmental problems.
31	Four winners named in 1992 Governor's Waste Reduction Awards competition, co-sponsored by the Iowa Waste reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:71, p.1	09/17/1992	Four companies were recognized for reducing waste.
32	A cool climate indoors is of little comfort to some. Public Relations News Release 1991:655, p.1	05/25/1992	The sound of an air conditioner running is not music in the ears of environmentalists according to Jim Olson.
33	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:635, p.1	05/11/1992	Summer and kids, dual-career families, air conditioners, air toxics, and waste exchange are the topics of the week. Faculty and staff are names as additional sources of information.
34	The spill heard 'round the world Public Relations News Release 1991:486, p.1	03/23/1992	James Olson says the third anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spell should make us examine our own waste disposal habits.
35	Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Public Relations News Release 1991:483, p.1	03/16/1992	Faculty and staff named as resource contacts for topics including rural waste management, medical waste, waste exchange, recycling oil filters, and auto air conditioning refrigerant recycling.
36	The earth's ozone + air conditioning coolant leaks = global warming. Public Relations News Release 1990:591, p.1	05/27/1991	Leaking air conditioner refrigerant blamed for destruction of ozone layer.
37	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1990:520, p.1	04/24/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center announces refrigerant recycling project at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids.
38	Alternative fuels could eliminate need for any foreign oil, reduce pollution Public Relations News Release 1990:326, p.1	01/31/1991	A ten per cent blend of ethanol could reduce foreign oil imports by three hundred million barrels a year.
39	Five billion barrels of oil a year--are we addicted to oil? Public Relations News Release 1990:302, p.1	01/28/1991	Almost half of the U. S. yearly oil use is imported.
40	Ethanol-powered vehicle to be used to transport refrigerant recycling equipment tin Iowa Waste Reduction Center project at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:300, p.1	01/21/1991	UNI staff to use ethanol-powered vehicle during the month of January.
41	Vehicle repair shops must recycle refrigerants by 1992, EPA says; IWRC at University of Northern Iowa conducts equipment tests Public Relations News Release 1990:301, p.1	01/21/1991	The Clean Air Act requires vehicle repair shops to recycle refrigerants. IWRC at UNI is providing training and demonstrations on proper techniques.
42	Oil filter recycling project conducted by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa is successful Public Relations News Release 1990:281, p.1	01/07/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center finds that recycling oil filters saves money and the environment.
43	Growing our own fuel--ethanol vehicles tested at Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1990:265, p.1	12/31/1990	Ethanol use tested at UNI.
44	UNI Conservation Club to hold recycling day; 'our trash is our legacy' Northern Iowan 87:19, p.4	11/06/1990	Recycling Day will be held November 30.
45	Things to recycle: paper, glass, and believe it or not- sand. Public Relations News Release 1989:670, p.1	06/04/1990	Recycling experts say in many instances up to 10 percent of what's in landfills is used foundry sand. Jim Olson is currently working to recycle sand from casting operations.
46	Oil in Iowa? Eureka! We've hit a gusher! Public Relations News Release 1989:652, p.1	05/21/1990	Jim Olson and Iowa Waste Reduction Center personnel are working on a pilot project that uses a special hydraulic press to squeeze out oil, to be cleaned and recycled.
47	Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa receives state grant to study recycling of foundry sand. Public Relations News Release 1989:655, p.1	05/16/1990	With a $130,000 grant from the state legislature, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Northern Iowa's Industrial Technology Department will examine the feasibility of large scale foundry sand recycling.
48	Waste oil from filters can be recycled: pilot project in Iowa Falls coordinated by Iowa waste reduction center and Iowa Valley community college Public Relations News Release 1989:649, p.1	05/15/1990	The Iowa Waste Reduction Center is working with Iowa Valley Community College District to conduct an Oil Filter Recycling Project. Collected oil filters will be crushed in a hydraulic press to squeeze out the oil. It will be cleaned and recycled.
49	Nearly 300 Iowa companies reduced waste, saved money in 1988-89 with assistance from Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:108, p.1	09/27/1989	List of members of the Advisory Committee of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center given. The IWRC was created in 1987 by the Iowa legislature as a component of its Groundwater Protection Act.
50	Iowa waste reduction center at University of Northern Iowa urges Iowans to register underground storage tanks by Oct. 1 deadline. Public Relations News Release 1989:73, p.1	09/18/1989	Federal legislature passed a law requiring that underground fuel tanks be registered. Iowa passed similar legislation. Several million underground tanks exist in the United States, Olson says, tens of thousands are leaking into the ground around them.